The Conair Glidelight Iron has one heat setting so there is no guessing on which setting to use. The iron heats up in less  than a minute, add water to the opening for immediate steam. You can turn on/off the steam by pushing a button. The iron glide smooth on my slacks and dress shirt getting out those stubborn wrinkles. My old Iron would leak out water when using the steam button the Conair does not.